How to Build a Small Container Fountain
A small container fountain is a wonderful addition to the beauty of your lawn or patio. It is quite easy to make as compared to other water fountains. All you need is a little time and few tools and equipments to build your own small container.
Things Required:
– Two to four decorative pots of decreasing sizes
– One to three plastic pots which can fit inside the decorative pots
– Water seal for ceramic pots
– One small, flat piece of plastic (e.g. a plastic plant saucer)
– Small tube of silicone seal
– DryLock sealant
– 150 GPS submersible water pump
– Pump tubing (should come with pump)
– One pack decorative rocks or beads
– Hand-held drill and small drill bit
Instructions
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First of all, you have to gather all the necessary materials and pots. You will require a large pot to make your reservoir. Furthermore, you should have at least one more pot which will accompany the main decorative pot. In can use multiple pots to create a more attractive fountain. It is extremely important for you to keep in mind that each additional pot must be at least one inch smaller than the previous one.
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You can paint your pots with your favourite colours to make them more beautiful. Don’t forget to add a coat of Dry Lock sealant after painting them.
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Then, take the water seal and apply it inside all the pots. After that, close the pot (which you will use as reservoir) from its bottom. Take a pair of scissors and cut a little piece of thin plastic in a round shape to close the hole. The plastic has to be around twice the size of the hole in the pot so as to close it properly.
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Apply the silicone sealer and glue to the plastic and attach it on the pot. Put some wait on it so that it may attach to the pot firmly to close the hole.
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Cut a piece of tube which will reach to the pot from the top of the fountain. You will have to make a hole in the pot to pass the tube through it.
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Then, you have to drive the tube from the hole to the bottom of the container after turning the top pot upside down. After that, just pick the feed tube and pass it from all the pots to allow the water to flow.
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You can place any decorative rocks in your fountain before filling the reservoir with water.